By Evening's Light
- Fiction
- Publisher: Bethany House (Baker Publishing Group)
- Published: 2024
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Publisher's Description
Treva Zimmerman finds herself at a crossroads in life after a heartbreaking failed relationship. Returning to Lancaster County to visit her Amish grandparents and elderly aunt, Treva plans to leave her Plain heritage behind for a fresh start in Alaska. Torn between the expectations of her community and her own desires, she seeks to follow her own path--but all that changes when her aunt Rosene suffers a heart attack. As her aunt recounts her own past--a poignant journey through Cold War Germany and a fervent desire to escape her Plain life to search for a lost love--Treva is determined to discover the whereabouts of Rosene's former sweetheart. Amid the turmoil, their former farmhand Gabe Johnson returns unexpectedly, throwing Treva's plans into further disarray. While working hard to save the farm and explore her own destiny, Treva confronts her deep-rooted ties to her heritage and must decide if she will embrace her family's legacy or break free from the pressures of her past to forge a life of her own.
Endorsements (4)
“A Brighter Dawn is a dual-time story of courage, justice, faith, and forgiveness. By weaving historical and contemporary plot threads, Gould enlightens readers as to how a family’s generational struggles may influence relationships and experiences in the present.”
“A Brighter Dawn is a compelling and poignant time-slip story that exposes corruption during a heart-wrenching era and the abuse of religion to gain political control. Well done, Leslie Gould, for diving with readers into the darkness of both communism and fascism and then resurfacing brilliantly back into the light.”
“Part mystery, part drama, Gould uses complex events to spotlight the importance of forgiveness. A beautiful story of love, loss, and the bonds that connect a family to its faith.”
“There are some books that seem to just grip you from the first page. Leslie Gould’s A Brighter Dawn doesn’t just grip you from the first sentence—it holds you tight throughout the entire novel. I couldn’t read it fast enough. Incredibly well researched, thoroughly enjoyable, and singularly original, this book is a keeper.”
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